Newport Black History Walking Tour: Lost Stories of Resistance & Freedom
Pilot House at Bowen's Wharf 13 Bowens Wharf, Newport
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Newport Black History Walking Tour: Lost Stories of Resistance & Freedom Experience Newport’s little-known Black history on a tour of Colonial-era Historic Hill. This unique opportunity brings you to historic locations designated with Rhode Island Slave History Medallion (RISHM) markers and other local landmarks. Your RISHM tour guide will introduce you to early Black Americans, […]
Join the 18+ community choir that ONLY sings rock music! No auditions. Rock Voices has choirs around New England, but this will be the very first one in Rhode Island and you can be a part of it. Can't read music? No problem; we provide recordings. Haven't sung in awhile? You'll be in good company, […]
Ladd Observatory will be open to the public on Monday nights, from 8pm to 10pm, beginning September 16th, 2024. The historic Ladd Observatory opened in 1891 under the direction of Prof. Winslow Upton. A regular program of transit observations and timekeeping was started in 1893. Prof. Charles Smiley, famous for his observations of solar eclipses, became director […]
Laura Raicovich is a New York City-based writer and curator known for her critical work on cultural institutions and dedication to equitable cultural production. Her recent book, Culture Strike: Art and Museums in an Age of Protest, was published by Verso Books. With a collective of artists, musicians, and culture workers, Raicovich opened The Francis […]
Dive into creativity at our Coastal Candle Making Workshop! Escape to the tranquil shores as you craft your own custom gel candle, infused with the essence of the sea. Join us for an unforgettable experience where you'll design a stunning candle adorned with beach-inspired decor, making it uniquely yours. With an array of beach-themed decorations […]
Join us at 6:00pm on Thursday, November 21st - Symposium Books will host Atossa Araxia Abrahamin - author of “The Hidden Globe: How Wealth Hacks the World”. STAR! A globe shows the world we think we know: neatly delineated sovereign nations that grant or restrict their citizens’ rights. Beneath, above, and tucked inside their borders, […]
Americans’ relationship with animals transformed during the Gilded Age (1870-1914). With a focus on Newport history, the exhibition explores how this exciting, tumultuous period shaped the role of animals in our modern world. In the late 19th century, Americans moved in large numbers from farms to cities, losing touch with a rural way of life […]
Newport Black History Walking Tour: Lost Stories of Resistance & Freedom Experience Newport’s little-known Black history on a tour of Colonial-era Historic Hill. This unique opportunity brings you to historic locations designated with Rhode Island Slave History Medallion (RISHM) markers and other local landmarks. Your RISHM tour guide will introduce you to early Black Americans, […]
Beginner workshops are perfect for you to grab your friends, grab a drink and come make tiny trees! We’re bringing the awesome art of bonsai out of the hedged in gardens and into the streets! Bonsai Bar is an afternoon of fun you don’t want to miss. Learn the fundamental skills and techniques behind the […]
Planetarium Show Saturdays & Sundays @ 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm Located in the Museum of Natural History, the planetarium is a dome theater with a Zeiss projector that casts images of stars, planets and constellations to simulate the night sky. Planetarium show tickets must be purchased online using our online ticketing system. Museum admission does not include the […]
Newport Black History Walking Tour: Lost Stories of Resistance & Freedom Experience Newport’s little-known Black history on a tour of Colonial-era Historic Hill. This unique opportunity brings you to historic locations designated with Rhode Island Slave History Medallion (RISHM) markers and other local landmarks. Your RISHM tour guide will introduce you to early Black Americans, […]
Chef Kate and her culinary madness return to Smug! From jalapeño poppers, to street corn, to coconut shrimp...and so much more. Come see what's cooking this Sunday!
Planetarium Show Saturdays & Sundays @ 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm Located in the Museum of Natural History, the planetarium is a dome theater with a Zeiss projector that casts images of stars, planets and constellations to simulate the night sky. Planetarium show tickets must be purchased online using our online ticketing system. Museum admission does not include the […]
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